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Fire Science Technology - Fire & Industrial Loss Prevention Officer - Advanced Certificate


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Program Code: CTA.35732

As a student you will embrace a wide range of knowledge leading to the control or prevention of fire and the handling of hazardous materials. This program is designed for the entering college student, the professional fire fighter and persons employed in a broad range of occupations related to fire science and safety. Technical competency prepares you for managerial and leadership positions in municipal, industrial or business entities.

Fire & Industrial Loss Prevention Officer: As a loss prevention officer you will provide emergency response and security for sites including: medical, hazardous materials, fire, atmospheric sampling, and other duties. In addition, team members conduct audits on lockout tag-out operations, safe work permits, fire inspections, setting up confined space entries, establishing tie off points for fall protection, etc. You can take additional courses to obtain associate and baccalaureate degrees.

Total Semester Credits: 7


Total Semester Credits: 11


Total Semester Credits: 6


Total Semester Credits: 12


Total Credits: 36


Notations


  1. * A “C” (2.0) minimum grade is required in all courses except COM and ENG.
  2. Academic credit for past training (credit by training) may be granted for State certified training. Contact the Fire Science Coordinator for information on credit for past training, call (989)686-9020 or email firesci@delta.edu.
  3. Two-thirds of total credits for the certificate (24 cr) must be earned at Delta College.
  4. Students enrolling in FST 111 and FST 112 are required to enroll in FST 211 and obtain instructors permission. FST 111 is a prerequisite for FST 112 and FST 211, which are taken concurrently. Successful completion of FST 111, FST 112, and FST 211 enables students to apply for and take the Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council state exam for Fire Fighter I & II certification. Credit toward these courses may be granted to students with previous fire fighter certification. Contact the Fire Science Coordinator for registration assistance, call (989)686-9020 or email firesci@delta.edu.
    1. ENG 111A ; ENG 111B ; ENG 111C ; or ENG 111H  can be taken in place of ENG 111  

Gainful Employment Disclosure


Delta College

Undergraduate certificate in Fire & Industrial Loss Prevention Officer- Advanced Cert
Program Length: 18 months

Students graduating on time

N/A* of Title IV students complete the program within 18 months1

*Fewer than 10 students enrolled in this program. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.

Program Costs*

$5,108 for in-state tuition and fees

$8,045 for out-of-state tuition and fees

$1,900 for books and supplies

$6,183 for off-campus room and board

Other Costs:

Additional program equipment, materials, or required testing fees; approximately $645

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*The amounts shown above include costs for the entire program, assuming normal time to completion.
Note that this information is subject to change.

Students Borrowing Money

N/A* of students who attend this program borrow money to pay for it2

*Fewer than 10 students enrolled in this program. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.

The typical graduate leaves with

N/A*in debt3

*Fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.

The typical monthly loan payment

N/A* per month in student loans with N/A* interest rate4.

*Fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.

The typical graduate earns

Not provided per year after leaving this program5

Graduates who got jobs

50% of program graduates got jobs according to the state job placement rate7

Program graduates are employed in the following fields:

Municipal Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors

Fire Investigators

Licensure Requirements6

This program meets licensure requirements in

Michigan*

Additional Information:

No additional notes provided.
 

Date Created: 6/15/2017

These disclosures are required by the U.S. Department of Education

Footnotes:

  1. The share of students who completed the program within 100% of normal time (18 months).

  2. The share of students who borrowed Federal, private, and/or institutional loans to help pay for college.

  3. The median debt of borrowers who completed this program. This debt includes federal, private, and institutional loans.

  4. The median monthly loan payment for students who completed this program if it were repaid over ten years at a NA* interest rate.

  5. The median earnings of program graduates who received Federal aid.

  6. Some States require students to graduate from a state approved program in order to obtain a license to practice a profession in those States.

  7. State Job Placement Rate:

    Name of the state this placement rate is calculated for:

    Michigan

    Follow the link below to find out who is included in the calculation of this rate:

    http://www.michigancc.net/perkins/resources-guide.aspx

    What types of jobs were these students placed in?

    The job placement rate includes completers hired for: Any jobs
    Positions that recent completers were hired for include: n/a

    When were the former students employed?

    This rate is based on program completers who were already employed or were employed within six months of completion

    How were completers tracked?

    Graduation application survey and follow up survey

  8. Accreditor Job Placement Rate: N/A

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